The annual survey of NBA general managers was released yesterday, and the Golden State Warriors were well represented. With a new feel to their roster, it was intriguing to see where front offices would rank the team and its players. It’s safe to say that GMs expect Golden State to be in the championship mix again.
Stephen Curry was obviously the Warriors player receiving the most votes in different categories. Some results may surprise you, so let’s start with the most obvious ones.
Curry was once again voted as the best point guard in the league, receiving 63% of the votes. After receiving 72% of the votes last year, there seems to be a consensus around the league as to who the best in the NBA is. Curry received 90% of the votes as the best pure shooter, 73% as the best at moving off the ball, and 40% as the player who forces coaches to make the most adjustments. The 35-year-old was also voted by 23% of GMs as the best leader, second only to LeBron James.
In an interesting turn of events, Curry was voted the league’s second-best shooting guard, receiving 10% of the votes behind Devin Booker. Curry was also pegged as the GM’s top choice (37%) to take the last shot in a game.
Draymond Green
While Curry received heaps of offensive praise, Draymond Green represented the Warriors on the defensive side of the floor.
Green was voted the league’s third-best defender, receiving 10% of the votes, with Giannis Antetokounmpo taking the title at 40%. Green also received 13% of the votes as the best interior defender and 23% as the most versatile.
